Angel and Ramon, who said they became teammates because they were the only seniors in the class, are constructing another robot that will compete in a tournament Dec. 10. If that robot wins it will also go to the world championships. Angel said they work on their robots during their sixth period robotics class and after school.

“The longest I’ve stayed here is 2 o’clock in the morning,” he said.

Miranda said the boys’ dedication is inspiring.

“You’d be hard-pressed to find adults who are as inspiring,” he said. “They’re hungry and willing to put the time in.”

The robotics world championships takes place on April 19-21 in Anaheim. There are 320 teams that will compete.